Thousands flock for final fling with Dali Oct 5, 2009
Well, they did and inside stood looking curiously at paintings like the 1934 full surrealistic effort Atmospheric skull sodomising a grand piano. Others scratched their heads at curious works that seemed to celebrate both god and nuclear physics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The gospel according to John Sep 25, 2009
The scene was simple: a black backdrop, a baby grand piano center stage and a lectern on the side. There was no pomp and circumstance because the raw emotion of his performance thrived in the intimacy of his settings. (Daily Orange, NY)
Orange crush Sep 20, 2009
Light and bright The music room, once a ballroom, has a seating area and fireplace at one end and a grand piano at the other ... With its 14-foot ceiling and chandelier, this space has switched eras easily, transforming into an elegant music room, a natural for big parties with its seating area oriented to the fireplace and a grand piano at the opposite end. (Boston Globe)
Army Archerd, 87; columnist was must-read in Hollywood Sep 11, 2009
On Oct 17, 1958, his lead item was about the world s biggest sex symbol: Marilyn Monroe, who is expecting, requested a grand piano be moved to her Bel-Air Hotel suite to save her going to the studio for rehearsal in her delicate condition. She was off work again Wednesday. (Boston Globe)
Left is righteous Sep 11, 2009
His vision of an acoustic guitar that sounds as big as a grand piano but plays fluidly like a violin has carried him around the world, to Billboard's Top Ten Chart and most recently through a devastating medical disorder called focal dystonia. Billy McLaughlin will perform Oct. 9 in Nisswa as the fall Grassroots Concerts season begins. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Herndon Home on verge of closing Sep 9, 2009
One of those valuable Persian rugs and the gilded Louis XV-style baby grand piano were also damaged, as was a silk-covered piano bench. In 2007, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation placed the home on its list of Places in Peril, citing the water damage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Playmate Marquardt finds her dream home Sep 1, 2009
The living room, where Holdridge played his grand piano, overlooks the backyard. The composer, 65, is downsizing to a nearby contemporary rental with studio space. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Rascal Flatts dazzles without much new Aug 29, 2009
Rooney took fans to his front porch as he sang "Mayberry." And after a grand piano was lowered from the ceiling, DeMarcus played and sang the humorous "Backwards.". LeVox returned for the band's first hit single "Prayin' for Daylight." And the band never slowed down until they sunk behind the stage after "Bob That Head.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
• Events calendar Aug 28, 2009
" Student musicians play strings, winds, brass and percussion. Suggested donation is 2 at the door. Information: Linda Seaman, 948-9898, or Kathy Harris, 735-0223.Comedy/AlbionComedy Night, 7 p.m. NOV. 10 at Sage Mountain Grill, 251 N. St. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m. 10 cover. 673-6696.Crafts/Twin FallsMake-n-Take crafts, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. NOV. 14 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center, 249 Main Ave W. Cost is 5 per person. or 737-9111.Music/PocatelloJim Witter with The Piano Men perform at 7:30... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Saloons historic and new line Whiskey Row Aug 26, 2009
Imagine kicking back on Castilian walnut couches while basking in the warmth of the Talavera tile fireplace or listening to the tinkling of a baby grand piano. Large picture windows offer a glimpse of downtown activity, and artwork highlights scenes of the Old West. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Nora, the piano-playing cat, on prowl for encore Aug 24, 2009
And when she dances, it is in circles on top of the grand piano. When she was young, she chased her reflection so long she would get dizzy and fall off the piano, Alexander said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A keyboard maven shows off the tools of his venerable trade Aug 23, 2009
1875 GRAND PIANO BY J. B. STREICHER & SOHN, VIENNA. This is the Brahms piano, Sykes says of the only period instrument in his collection. (Boston Globe)
Casper briefs (27) Aug 22, 2009
Tom McDermott, one of New Orleans' contemporary piano greats and cofounders of the award-winning brass band The Nightcrawlers, will perform solo on the grand piano at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the lobby of the Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center, according to a media release. Tickets, which are $10, are available at the door. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
* THEATER : Megastar moves Aug 21, 2009
Backed by a five-piece band, the Blue Men pound out rousing, hypnotic rhythms on a variety of specially designed percussion instruments: PVC pipes, drums that spit out paint, and an old grand piano thats flipped on its side with the mallets exposed and is struck like a bass drum. Theres an aesthetic to the music thats tribal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Michael Jackson's personal artist shared pop king's vision Aug 21, 2009
"There was a grand piano pushed into the kitchen, a popcorn machine and a good sound system. The other furniture, you couldn't have gotten 50 bucks for it at a garage sale. Before the kids, Michael lived real simply.". What fueled this bromance. (USA Today -- Life)
Weeks Of Piano, One Set Of Keys Aug 17, 2009
Only their instrument remains the same: a grand piano from Steinway & Sons. The venerable piano manufacturer is sponsoring the Highline Piano Series, kicking off tonight at Chelsea's Highline Ballroom. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
From highlands to Coastside Aug 12, 2009
Seated at her grand piano next to him, Shauna Pickett-Gordon creates a graceful musical foundation over which the tune ranges. After a few measures, Fischer stamps his feet, Picket-Gordon tosses her head, the bow dances over the strings and the piano swings along merrily. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
The final curtain: Tonight's symphony concert will be the last for Dorothy Lofgren Aug 9, 2009
A baby grand piano commands the space just inside the front door. In the picture window facing the street hangs a stained glass Home Sweet Home sign. (Missoulian, MT)
Alaska sculptor takes work to Native American crafts showcase Aug 9, 2009
Grand piano adventure in Tok. In May an intrepid troupe of musicians, movers and technicians moved a nine-foot Steinway concert grand piano from the Steinway Piano Gallery in Anchorage to its new home at Faith Bible Chapel in Tok. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lei lands 'Lion King' role in Hong Kong Aug 7, 2009
Perhaps wear one of her designer dresses or tinkle the keys of her baby grand piano. Your chance is coming in October, when Streisand will auction more than 400 items to benefit her charity. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Streisand to auction items for charity Aug 6, 2009
Perhaps wear one of her designer dresses or tinkle the keys of her baby grand piano. AP. (KHOU.com, TX)
'New Moon' Star Jackson Rathbone Describes 'Intense' Birthday Scene Aug 5, 2009
In between events, we caught up with the fan favorite to discuss Twilighter Nation, trying to kill Kristen Stewart and why destroying a baby grand piano hurt so good ... Rathbone: Yeah, there's a grand piano. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 Aug 4, 2009
The center circle of the stage converts into a trampoline at one point, and also serves as the vehicle for delivering a grand piano to the main stage for certain portions of the concert ... And the Jonas Brothers actually play Kevin plays guitar on every song and Nick plays guitar, drums, and the previously-mentioned grand piano. (Suite101.com)
Big house sales slip Aug 2, 2009
In one recent deal, the seller agreed to throw in a baby grand piano the buyer took a liking to, she said. Ransom said she is working on one pending deal for a home in Brookhaven where a would-be buyer offered well below the $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Sookie and Bill take on the heat of Louisiana Jul 22, 2009
The Stockade's great room an open space with a balcony, baby grand piano, large wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass wall was transformed into a restaurant for the shoot. A nearby breakfast room, filled with antiques and hummingbird and botanical prints, became a makeshift studio for directors and script supervisors to watch the scenes unfold on monitors. (MSNBC -- Television)
How, when do you start formal music training for kids? Jul 22, 2009
That is, my son would come in 15 minutes early to warm up on her electronic piano while another student was having his lesson on the grand piano. This was SUPER, because she always scheduled a boy who was just a little bit better than my son, and my son was always trying to catch up to Nick and play the songs that Nick could play. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Yorke plays solo gig at Latitude Jul 20, 2009
Seated behind a grand piano, the 41-year-old opened with the title track from his 2006 album The Eraser. Good spirits. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Steinway White House Pianos Pay Tribute to America Jul 18, 2009
Two instruments in particular are notable for their place in American history -- the White House grand pianos of 1903 and 1938 ... In 1903, to celebrate the creation of the company's 100,000(th) piano - and the 50th anniversary of the firm's founding - Steinway & Sons offered to transform its standard concert grand piano into an artwork suitable for use in the East Room of the White House. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jonas Brothers Jul 16, 2009
Nick is the youngest and as the sensitive one he plunked down at a white, baby grand piano to tinkle out the ballad "A Little Bit Longer" and noted that he's not letting his diabetes get him down. Middle bro Joe has a wisp of a mustache, a muscle shirt and the vocal talent. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Larry Olson: The richness of gifts that keep on giving Jul 13, 2009
An example is the 99-year-old Steinway grand piano Jim and Marjorie gifted to North Presbyterian Church, 1327 North Salem Road. The history of this magnificent solid mahogany instrument is special. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sculptor Doug Kornfeld takes symbolism to new heights at DeCordova Jul 10, 2009
Kornfeld grew up in Denver, where his father spent hours hunched over the grand piano in their living room. But instead of becoming a pianist, the elder Kornfeld had studied horticulture and opened a garden supply store at the urging of his own father. (Boston Globe)
How Lithuania grasped freedom Jul 9, 2009
Vytautas Landsbergis sits next to his grand piano and talks about music, politics and memories of 1989. Two decades ago, the music professor - and now member of the European Parliament - was leader of the Sajudis movement struggling for Lithuanian independence. (BBC News -- Europe)
Shooting unveils very different sides of McNair Jul 7, 2009
Her online listing for property described it as a "gigantic house" of more than 14,000 square feet and photos showed a pool, home theater, baby grand piano and ornate furnishings throughout. Kimberly Hardy visited a restaurant McNair recently opened near Tennessee State University to provide healthy, affordable food for college students. (FindLaw News)
In ‘Cheri,’ Pfeiffer rediscovers her love of acting Jul 3, 2009
For people who grew up on Pfeiffer s icy beauty in Scarface, or watched her writhe on top of a grand piano in The Fabulous Baker Boys, or giggled during Batman Returns, when, as Catwoman, she snapped her whip with sadomasochistic glee, a senescent Pfeiffer is almost an unimaginable concept. In person, she appears as a beautiful, mature woman of indeterminate age. (Boston Globe)
Local Boston Pops oboist Frank Charnley to retire on July 4 Jun 30, 2009
What wimps," he said, smiling. In his living room, Charnley still plays the Baldwin grand piano his mother bought him. Playing it is fundamentally different from the oboe. "There's no conductor. When you play piano, you're the designer of how it sounds. (Medfield Press, MA)
Kelly Epperson: Treat yourself to a daily dose of gratitude Jun 26, 2009
Maybe it s a big old grand piano handed down through the generations. Maybe it s a 3-inch plaster butterfly your son made you when he was in kindergarten. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
More of this story Jun 25, 2009
He s enjoyed his stay, he says, especially the opportunity to play his grandfather s refurbished 1917 Steinway baby grand piano, now housed in the home of Jim and Jean Crowley. How this lady sings, says Copley. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Wilmington Arts Council presents annual show Jun 24, 2009
A lot has changed since then with the use of the old town hall, the improvements to the building, the acquisition of the grand piano for recitals and concerts, five art classes, three talented teachers, rehearsals, scholarships for music and art and more. The art show garnered the largest number of entries in the event s history. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
The Country Curmudgeon: Remembering the MJQ Jun 19, 2009
I haven t played for a very long time, but I still have my magnificent Baldwin grand piano. Where my once strong, young hands could easily grab big chords on the keyboard, they are now rather spidery and weak and can barely trace the jazz tunes I used to play so effortlessly. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Wistful songwriter learns about life on Broadway Jun 19, 2009
Bucchino accompanies them on grand piano, occasionally venturing his own account. "I come in and polish things up a little, but they are well-prepared, accomplished singers and it's thrilling for me to hear their different interpretations," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Swampscott honors Rev. Dean Pedersen for 17 years at First Church Jun 16, 2009
Church member Dan Yaeger called Pedersen my mentor and role model as he ticked off accomplishments led by Pedersen during the past 17 years: establishment of a Stephen Ministry to care for congregants, international mission trips, a growing music program with a new grand piano and organ, community concerts, inter-faith activities, the International Food Fair, leading No Place for Hate and anti-bullying efforts, and more. He has the ability to bring out the best in us, Yaeger said. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Great escapes: These folks don't have to leave home for R & R Jun 6, 2009
For Sandy Stanley of Indian Harbour Beach, happiness is playing her grand piano in the corner of her living room, which overlooks the ocean. "It's therapy," Stanley said. (Florida Today)
A grand affair produces suspension of belief - and love Jun 2, 2009
In one space, dozens of baby grand pianos hang from coloured string, a nod to her phenomenal musical talent. In another, a grand piano appears to have exploded, reflecting her choice of motherhood over a career as a concert pianist ... Elisabeth knew of her husband's plans before she died and asked him to include her beloved grand piano in the show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Brady rides with 'Best Buddy' May 30, 2009
Tyler reminisced about boyhood summers spent in Sunapee, N.H., where he met his Aerosmith bandmates, and earlier days in the Bronx, "growing up under the grand piano" of his father, band leader Vic Tallarico. "I heard something in Debussy and Beethoven and Bach, and I wanted to get my feelings out," said the singer, who wore alligator boots, snakeskin pants, and what can only be described as a black blouse to the event. (Boston Globe)
Billboard CD reviews: Lionel Richie, Dave Matthews Band May 30, 2009
But since her electric '92 breakthrough "Little Earthquakes," her style has gone beyond the black-and-white of the grand piano to include a full range of colors and instruments. Her 12th studio release, "Abnormally Attracted to Sin," finds her in full command of her expanded arsenal, creating a sound that's as psychedelic as it is classic. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Twin Falls Arts Center plans move forward again May 29, 2009
Some grants from private organizations are delegated to specific expenses, like a grand piano or classroom furniture. Other expenses, like lighting and sound systems, are still being tallied, said Allan Frost, a member of the Magic Valley Arts Council fundraising committee. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Butterfly Boucher May 29, 2009
remember lying under a grand piano and just listening to [my dad and his friends] record in the other room and just loving this big black shiny piano, just the whole concept of music. I was in dreamland. (CNN -- Showbiz)
DeJohnette Trio Dazzles At Boulder ... May 29, 2009
Halfway through the set, Dejohnette moved to the grand piano, where he played a masterful rendition of After the Rain that was so gorgeous it hurt. DeJohnette s own Garden of Chew Man Chew featured Frisell on banjo and had the audience glossy eyed and introspective amidst tintinnabulation and Harris rumbling drone. (Suite101.com)
Theatre by the Sea opens with ol blue eyes May 29, 2009
They ll provide a beautiful Yamaha baby grand piano during the run of the show, Turner says. The elegant, black gloss piano will appear onstage as part of the scenic design for the production. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Marcus Theatres® North Shore Cinema Renovations Complete May 22, 2009
Once inside, guests will be greeted with a brand-new open lobby area featuring elegant, art-moderne styling, designer lighting, marble floors and relaxing music from a grand piano. The lobby is also home to a new box-office, in addition to an expanded concession area and the Hot Zone, where guests can enjoy Zaffiros pizza, sandwiches, wraps and popular appetizers hot and fresh. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eight classic acts that still rock May 22, 2009
Greatest TV Moment: Although the Monkees were great at chewing scenery, nothing could top the spectacle of having guest Liberace grab an axe and perform auto destruction on a grand piano. The Archies (The Archie Show) (1968). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Adam Lambert And Kris Allen Have Final 'American Idol' Showdown May 20, 2009
" (See what Jim Cantiello had to say about the night in his .) Allen's personal pick was his breakthrough song, an aching soul ballad that he performed at a grand piano. Even in the truncated "Idol" version, Allen gave the song a wide musical arc, beginning with a soft vocal accompanied only by piano, then building to a vocal and musical crescendo just a minute in and ending alone again with a sweet falsetto note.Saying he saved some of the best for last, Kara and Randy called it one of Allen's... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kara DioGuardis song could decide Idol May 20, 2009
It was just Kris and a grand piano, doing what he did best all season long. And the judges loved it. Interactive. (MSNBC -- Race)
Ten warm welcomes May 19, 2009
There's live music and a grand piano for customers to play. Smokers will rejoice in the bar's lovely (and soon to be heated) outdoor area that spills onto the street. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Julia Zemiro's Eurovision diary May 18, 2009
The set changes take only 30 seconds as a swarm of stagehands transform Lithuania's grand piano set to Ukraine's "Anti-crisis Girl", with her Roman centurions and a contraption called "the Hell machine". Show off. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
The Ad Where Abe Lincoln Knocks Boots and Other Great Clio-Winning Spots May 16, 2009
"It's where I learned to write a catchy melody." The 65-year-oldhis spiked, frosted hair gleaming in the spotlightthen took a seat at a grand piano and played a rousing medley of his best jingle compositions. As he belted out "" and "," women of all ages crowded the stage and snapped cell phone photos. (Slate)
Hubble Repair Poses Daunting Challenge May 16, 2009
Astronauts on Thursday swapped out a nearly 16-year-old camera for a new one the size of a baby grand piano. Once Astronaut Andrew Feustel and John Grunsfeld left the payload bay hatch and got positioned, they ran into a bit of trouble removing the old Wide Field Camera because a bolt was stuck. (CBS News)
A sweet melody May 12, 2009
Pianos in his quaint shop range in price from $15,000 for an average piano to $200,000 for a top-of-the-line grand piano ... This year, the business began operating under a second name, Simply Grand Piano Sales & Service, which highlights everything the business does. (Louisville Business First, KY)
From Yanni and company, plenty of new age feel-good music May 5, 2009
For Yanni - who switched back and forth between two keyboards and a grand piano as he led a 20-plus-piece orchestra - the audience experience is all. A song like the sub-operatic "Enchantment" wasn't about laying bare his soul. (Boston Globe)
Jazz Fest closes on an upbeat note May 4, 2009
Toussaint, ever elegant in a gold sports jacket and white pants, steered his baby grand piano through a sunny, 70-minute set that embraced older hits such as Southern Nights. On the same stage an hour later, with storm clouds gathering, Neil Young showed neither signs of rust nor burnout as he charged through a hits-heavy set that drew from all decades of his 40-year-plus career, from 1969's Down by the River to the new Get Behind the Wheel. (USA Today)
Halifax fire appears under control May 2, 2009
The Ryans have insurance but mourn all the cherished possessions they left behind: several musical instruments, including a 19th-century grand piano, a collection of photo albums and hard drives containing business information. No one was injured in the blaze except for one police officer who was treated for smoke inhalation. (Globe and Mail)
Sequester carbon in a piano: forestry advert hits bum note May 2, 2009
The print advertisements, funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia, feature a concert grand piano and a headline that declares: "It's more than a stunning piano. It's a helping hand in climate change.". The ad describes forestry as "one of the most greenhouse-friendly sectors of the Australian economy" and says using timber to make long-lasting products ensures the carbon inside them is sequestered from the atmosphere, thereby making room to plant new trees. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Germany to open art celebration of constitution Apr 30, 2009
Among the works are internationally known items, Georg Baselitz's battle-weary hero, "Der Hirte (The Shepherd)" for the year 1966 and Joseph Beuys' felt-covered grand piano representing 1976, as well as many lesser known pieces. "This exhibit is something special. It is special because it shows the creative potential of just a few but important artists of Germany of the past 60 years," said organizer Walter Smerling, president of Foundation for Art and Culture in the former West German capital... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Rock + Roll Nerd Apr 29, 2009
He is flown to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by a high-profile producer and given a long season for his show, a big venue, lots of publicity and a shiny white grand piano at which to perform. It's a stunning vault to prominence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
An intimate disaster Apr 28, 2009
In a white tank top and super-cool shades with frames to match, Haines played the first few tracks seated at a baby grand piano, Shaw strumming gently on an acoustic guitar. They opened with Gold Guns Girls from new album Fantasies most of the night's 10 or so songs were culled from the same disc Haines' deliciously plaintive voice bringing the tiny venue to complete silence. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
